1995 in Northern Ireland

Events during the year 1995 in Northern Ireland. == Incumbents == Secretary of State - Patrick Mayhew == Events == 27 January - Taoiseach John Bruton, and Gerry Adams hold their first formal discussions. 22 February - The British Prime Minister, John Major, and the Irish Taoiseach, John Bruton, launch the framework document regarding Northern Ireland. 7 March - Sir Patrick Mayhew, Northern Ireland Secretary, sets out the conditions for Sinn Féin to join all-party talks, including 'the actual decommissioning of some arms.' 19 May - Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh make a visit to Northern Ireland. On the same day US President Bill Clinton approves a visa for Gerry Adams to enter the United States. 4 June - Ireland qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. 13 August - Gerry Adams tells a rally in Belfast that the IRA 'haven't gone away.' 9 September - David Trimble becomes leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. 30 November - American President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary spend the day in Northern Ireland. == Arts and literature == 5 October - Seamus Heaney is awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. BBC Northern Ireland television broadcasts The Hole in the Wall Gang's comedy Two Ceasefires and a Wedding, the pilot for Give My Head Peace. Ormeau Baths Gallery opened in Belfast, on the site of a Victorian bath house. Phil Coulter writes the anthem "Ireland's Call" to a commission from the Irish Rugby Football Union. Michael Longley's translation of classical verse into Ulster Scots, The Ghost Orchid, is published. == Sport == === Boxing === Wayne McCullough wins WBC Bantamweight title. === Football === Irish League Winners: Crusaders Irish Cup Winners: Linfield 3 - 1 Carrick Rangers FAI Cup Winners: Derry City 2 - 1 Shelbourne Harry Gregg, former international footballer, awarded an MBE. === Gaelic Athletic Association === September 17 - Dublin are the All-Ireland football Champions following victory over Tyrone. Peter Canavan is unlucky to be on the losing side following his personal haul of 11 points in the final. == Births == 21 January - Andrew Watson, racing driver == Deaths == 29 March - Jimmy McShane (a.k.a. Baltimora), dancer and singer (born 1957). 6 May - Noel Brotherston, footballer (born 1956). 7 June - Joseph Tomelty, actor, novelist and playwright (born 1911). 27 June - Gordon Wilson, peace campaigner (born 1927). 21 September - Frank Hall, journalist and satirist (born 1921). == See also == 1995 in England 1995 in Scotland 1995 in Wales == References ==